Michael G. Colantuono
Professional Bio
Certified appellate specialist, California State Bar. Representing California local governments of all types since 1989 at a large firm before opening my own, mid-sized firm in 2001. We have particular strength in appellate litigation and I have appeared in the California Supreme Court 14 times since 2004.
Our goal is to provide top-notch legal advice that is understandable, helpful, and fairly priced.
Specialties: Appellate advocacy, advice and litigation regarding local government revenues (Props. 13, 62, 218 and 26) , elections, LAFCO, land use, police liability, inverse condemnation and other public law issues.
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Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (1985 - 1988)
Harvard University (1979 - 1983)